Fight the System Deliciously... Try These New York DIY Eats

Courtesy of thewanderingeater.com

Pop-up and DIY underground restaurants are all the rage in New York and there's little wonder why.

With the majority of these small, homegrown storefronts and chefs based in Brooklyn, the draw of limited open hours, pop-up schedules and the cool resulting Instagram pictures bring the see and be seen kids in droves.

The Drift will keep an eye on the must-visit pop-up kitchens around the city this summer. And based on last summer, there will be a lot to choose from.

For now, in the spirit of Punk Week at The Drift, discover these DIY kitchens and discover your inner "f*ck the man" spirit, even when eating.

1. SCRATCHbread.
    Lauded by Gothamist and other foodie blogs, this neighborhood favorite in Bed-stuy is a must visit
    for anyone who likes breakfast food, crusty bread and good coffee. Limited hours and the weekend
    brunch crowd make for long lines at the walk-up storefront at Lexington and Bedford in Brooklyn.

Punk's Not Dead: In Stores Now

Historically, the punk lifestyle was never associated with wealth or high price tags. Keeping in this spirit, we sifted through the goods at some of the most affordable clothing stores, to find the best offerings for the cheapest prices.

Punk Music Isn't Dead.... But It's Different

When the punk movement started in the 1970s, it was the perfect time for something loud and dangerous after so many years of wholesome rock, the summer(s) of love and the disgruntled youth that came after the changing times of the late 50s and 1960s.

London and New York especially had underground scenes that were tired of disco and the excess of both music and "the man." Punk rock, as well as garage and later more hardcore groups like The Misfits, all started in the DIY basements and lofts of New York and London.

With the Met's new exhibit and fashion trends getting inspiration from 90s grunge and 80s punk rock, there is ample opportunity to walk the walk, even if you aren't ready to remodel you bathroom like this.

Brooklyn can credit its fantastic DIY spaces (like Death by Audio and 285 Kent) to the founders of the anti-label scene. And although punk rock and everything that has evolved afterwards is hard to find, there are still great rock groups, and non-rock groups, with a message to listen to.

But for now, let's listen to and go nuts for the originals.

Punk's Not Dead!

More than a smattering of designers showed looks influenced by punk at the FW13 shows. In looks ranging from direct interpretations to subtle influences, we've pulled together a sample of what we saw.

The more literal looks:

(Versace, Anne Sofie Madsen, and two looks from Anna Sui)

Influence on Jackets and Vests:

(1 Piu 1 Uguale, Rachel Comey, Rodarte, Surface to Air)

Some Softer, More Feminine Looks

(Araisa, Alice + Olivia, and three from Moschino Cheap and Chic)

The Grunge end of the Spectrum

(Three from Saint Laurent, Rodarte, and Rebecca Minkoff)

Leather and Bondage

(1 Piu 1 Uguale, Fendi, Saint Laurent, Chanel, and Tess Giberson)

Subtler Influences

(Cheap Monday, Christopher Kane, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Fendi, and ALC)

Punk Staples: Leopard and Plaid

(Givenchy, Three from Moschino Cheap and Chic, and Preen by Thornton Bregazzi)

images courtesy style.com

Punk's Not Dead: Accessories from the Runways

Studded shoes, bags and jewelry are nothing new, but the accessories from the FW13 shows take a decided step towards bondage with straps, harnesses, and collars.

chanel

prabal gurung

rachel roy

saint laurent

versace

moschino cheap and chic

chanel

fendi

af vandevoorst (from ss13)

all photos courtesy of style.com

Best of the Met

There were literally hundreds of looks on the Met Gala red carpet last night. Some were... interesting... some where nice but ultimately unremarkable, and some were absolutely fantastic. Here, we share with you our faves.